Episodes

It’s the Best of 2025 on 108.9 The Hawk. Whisp Turlington (Jason Gore) and Geoff “The Angry Man” Garlock revisit the most memorable broadcasts, characters, commercials and deeply questionable programming decisions from another year on Val Verde’s number two classic-rock station. Guest Starring: Katie Rich, Matt Walsh, Patrick Cotnoir, Anthony Atamanuik, Zach Cherry, DC Pierson, Paul Scheer, Jamie Loftus, Jordan Doll, Mike Drucker, Damien Fahey, Dave Hill, Pam Murphy, Mary Grill, Beth Appel, Ben...

“If this happens every year, make it a float.”

All December (and a bit into January) long we’re posting the Best of 108.9 The Hawk! And now feast your ears on the second part of The Best Of 2024! With great moments like: • Local weatherperson, Greg Fresca (Dave Holmes) sings the praises of Val Verde Extreme Heat Days! • Moms For Freedom spokeswoman, Jill Jurgens (Kristen Bartlett) gives a haunting warning of what Halloween candy will contain this year. • COMMERCIAL: The Fabulous Thunderbirds Shipping Company • COMMERCIAL: Wish You Were B...

The Best of 2024 - Part One We continue our look into great moments of 108.9 The Hawk with the Best Of 2024 two-part collection. Part One contains: - Whisp Turlington (Jason Gore) introduces the “New” 108.9 The Hawk that he’s paying for. - Don Valley (James Adomian) wraps up his overnight shift on 108.9 The Hawk. Hope you like “Peg” and “Aqualung!” - COMMERCIAL: Michael’s McDonalds 2 - COMMERCIAL: Ball Pit Warehouse - Here’s how former Astronaut Charley “Clunk” Bottoms (John Hodgman) helpe...

Hey there, Hawk Heads. December is all about the best moments in 108.9 The Hawk and in 2023, we asked fans what their favorite moments were from that year. The result? Over TWO HOURS of the best moments from 108.9 The Hawk in 2023! From celebrity guests and Val Verde legends to regular station madness, this collection features unforgettable moments from Jon Daly, Ashley Nicole Black, Paul Scheer, Gil Ozeri, Tom Scharpling, John Murray, Rekha Shankar, Zach Cherry, Jo Firestone, Flula Borg, Joe We...

Happy Hawksgiving, everyone! The station is empty at the moment, except for Geoff "The Angry Man" Garlock living in the Rock N' Roll RV - but since's it's Thanksgiving, you know it's time for some "Alice's Restaurant" from the great Arlo Guthrie (Geoff's nemesis). So sit back, slowly chew your meal and enjoy the complete Alice's Saga on 108.9 The Hawk. See you next week as we kick of THE BEST OF 108.9 THE HAWK DECEMBER! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Styx is the only band where every song has a gun.”

“67 souls captured, sent home courtesy of Whisp Turlington. You’re welcome.”

“Give Kermit the chair!”

“I spent most of my time in the country of Kokomo, where I am now a legal resident.”

Happy Halloween, Val Verde!

"I don’t care who you are, where you’re from — funny’s funny.”

You’ll have to forgive me, fellas — I just needed to take a moment to remember one of the greats.

The One Where Dog Boy Touches Your Funnel Cake

Whisp Turlington and Geoff “The Angry Man” Garlock welcome their longtime friend Bo Merman — Val Verde’s legendary Rock & Roll Lifeguard — played by comedian Jon Gabrus. Bo shares outrageous stories from decades guarding Val Verde’s pools, rivers, and hot tubs: Gene Simmons getting his tongue stuck in a pool filter Jimmy Buffett blasting angel dust at the Val Verde Community Pool Michael McDonald cannonballing into… questionable waters. Iman destroying Bo in a poolside fight. ...

Matt Gourley Is Dutch Swanson — 104 Years, 8 Wars, and Now Your DJ

“Y stands for… You Never Leave. You go in, you never leave.”

There is nothing like a Southern accent that comes out of Jersey.

"Thanks for the finger!"

"You're gonna have to dodge the Dragon's Plume!"

One of the true classic classics of classic rock!

The Boss hath arrived.

Big changes are rocking Val Verde, and 108.9 The Hawk has the scoop: Sharney’s has been sold! Whisp and Geoff welcome the brand-new CEO, Maria Ann Shurzabich (played by Kristen Bartlett), who’s here to explain why the legendary buffet chain is turning bad food and lots of it… into mid food and less of it. Sharney’s Shake-Up: 82 locations sold off to the Schurzabich Corporation—because who needs endless buffets and multiple dead bodies in fridges? From Buffets to Fidget Spinners: Turns ...

Local farmer strikes gold, buys the Gin Blossoms.